Our Dachshund's Back Surgery and Recovery

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Wow, thanks for your story. I've just been through this (and still am) which I was writing about under 'ruptured discs, what's the future?' thread, which is still active.
It's been one heck of a painful journey, and I do totally understand what you've been, and still are, going through. So pleased to hear things are looking better for you!! Sending healing thoughts!!

My spike is going thru right now he had his surgery almost two weeks now, he's still not walking but I do 15 mins of therapy every day. He's at the point where he stands but he doesn't take steps. And when he's laying down he stretches his legs. Is like he's afraid or hurt to put weight on it. What else should I do?

Having a dachshund I fully understand what concerns us all when your dog has spinal surgery. My dog went through 4 hours of surgery and my son and I had major concerns. Well he made it fine and we are relieved to say the least, but he does walk like he had a few to many at this point and is improving every day. Its been two weeks and I carefully walk him outside two relieve himself. So far so good. Oh, did I tell you the doctor has recommended another neck surgery two ensure another back problem won't occur. Another two thousand bucks. Oh well, we love our dog.